DeSantis issues emergency order as Tropical Storm Isaias heads toward the Gulf Coast

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 299

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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This story has been updated to reflect that Tropical Depression 9 is now Tropical Storm Isaias and to update the storm’s trajectory.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Tuesday night declaring a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties in advance of Tropical Storm Isaias, heading toward the northern Gulf Coast and potentially Florida.

Isaias is expected to become a hurricane by Thursday, the National Hurricane Center and Pacific Hurricane Center said …

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